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College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music

A New Spin on an Enduring Protest Album

ARHU dean’s new book examines messages of Fela Kuti.

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May 21, 2025 Art History and Archaeology

A Future in Conservation

At UMD, graduating senior Lylah Messinger restored a 2,500-year-old Etruscan vase. Now she’s headed to graduate school in London.

May 20, 2025 Communication

From Fan to Force in Sports Media

Graduating senior Connor Perkins leverages creativity, drive and a love of sports to carve his path in digital content creation.

May 05, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, English

How Matthew Kirschenbaum Sees AI’s Impact

The Distinguished University Professor of English is a leading voice on how AI is transforming the way we communicate, educate and govern.
April 26, 2025 Communication

Battling Misinformation in a Post-Pandemic World

Assistant Professor Becca Beets on the challenges of communicating about science.
April 25, 2025 Art History and Archaeology, Michelle Smith Collaboratory for Visual Culture

From Pilot Helmets to Plane Parts, Undergrad Preserves Aviation History in 3D

Intern at College Park Aviation Museum helps create digital experience for visitors.
April 18, 2025 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

‘Creative Captioning’ Takes the Stage at UMD

MFA student leads effort to expand accessibility for audience in ‘Hip Hop Anansi.’
April 16, 2025 American Studies, History

A Taste of Ethnographic Research

In new course, students journey through foodways of Maryland’s immigrant populations.
April 11, 2025 School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The Art of Making Merry

Go behind the scenes of the Maryland Opera Sudio’s production of “The Merry Wives of Windsor.”
April 07, 2025 American Studies, English, Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities

A New Generation of Doctoral Scholars Goes Beyond the Page

From video games to VR, ARHU doctoral students are expanding dissertation scholarship through digital and experimental work.

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WJLA May 08, 2025

Associate Professor of History Analyzes the Historical Impact of Pope Leo XIV

Piotr Kosicki speaks to WJLA.
The New York Times April 21, 2025

‘Conclave’ Offers a Glimpse Inside the Secretive Process of Choosing a Pope

Associate Professor of History Piotr H. Kosicki weighs in on the accuracy of the film.
The Times April 02, 2025

Is Trump Reviving an Imperial Presidency?

Burke Chair of American Cultural and Intellectual History Holly Brewer quoted in The Times about the shift toward an imperial presidency in the U.S.

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C-Span: ‘Challenges After Women’S Suffrage’

August 29, 2017 College of Arts and Humanities, History

Prof Robyn Muncy discusses women’s voting rights after the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

Arhu Professors Among 2017 Neh Grant Winners

August 02, 2017 College of Arts and Humanities, English, History

English prof Zita Nunes and History prof Richard Bell awarded NEH grants.

Arhu Faculty Earn Promotions And Tenure

August 01, 2017 College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, English, Linguistics, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Thirteen faculty members from the College of Arts and Humanities were awarded tenured positions and promotions to full professor.

2017-18 All S.T.A.R. Fellowship Recipients

August 01, 2017 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities, English

Two ARHU students receive 2017-18 ALL S.T.A.R. fellowships.
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Amst Alum Heads To World Championships In Triple Jump

July 25, 2017 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Thea LaFond ’15 competes at track World Championships in London next month.
International Sculpture Center

Umd Mfa Student Wins Contemporary Sculpture Award

July 19, 2017 Art, College of Arts and Humanities

First year student Monroe Isenberg among 15 to receive prestigious award.
Dissent Magazine

Standing With Immigrants In Nebraska

July 05, 2017 College of Arts and Humanities, History

Despite a historically conservative identity, a pro-immigrant political culture in Nebraska is growing.
Jacobin Magazine

Who Built The Panama Canal?

June 21, 2017 College of Arts and Humanities, History

Donald Trump might not know it, but the United States didn't build the Panama Canal. Workers did.